infrastructure

Eskom Reports Stable Power System with Load-Shedding Suspended

In S.A, Eskom says the power system continues to be stable with load-shedding remaining suspended. Eskom spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena says the system also has sufficient emergency reserves. She says from 1 April last year to 14 February, load-shedding was suspended for 317 days, compared to 32 days in the same period last year. She adds that electricity supply was available 99-percent of the time, compared to just 10-percent last […]

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Business / Economics

Namibia Joins International Maritime Organisation to Boost Supply Chains

Cabinet has approved Namibia’s membership in the International Maritime Organisation to enhance supply chain efficiency. Information Minister Emma Theofelus announced the decision this week, following Cabinet’s first meeting on February 11.

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South Africa

ActionSA Slams Johannesburg Metro for Neglecting Vital Assets

ActionSA in Johannesburg says while critical service delivery departments in the metro struggle with inadequate office equipment, vital assets at the metro centre in Braamfontein are left to deteriorate, stolen or vandalised. Following the decanting of the metro centre for safety reasons last year, all departments abandoned their office equipment, including furniture, copiers, and IT assets. ActionSA’s, Sarah Wissler, says this is a disgraceful failure of governance and resource management: […]

13 February, 2025 73

South Africa

In S.A, Macpherson Vows to Tackle Corruption in Unity Government

South Africa's Public Works and Infrastructure minister Dean Macpherson says his party, the DA, is committed to fighting corruption and mismanagement within the government of national unity. He was participating in the state of the nation address debate. Macpherson highlighted the significant progress made in his department, which was previously hindered by inefficiency, neglect and corruption. He says a key decision was to release state-owned properties for redevelopment, attracting both […]

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South Africa

In S.A, ActionSA Praises Tshwane’s 100-Day Governance Milestone

ActionSA says the City of Tshwane’s decisive action plan in just over 100 days, has set a new standard for governance. On Tuesday, mayor Nasiphi Moya presented the achievements of the mayoral executive as part of the 100-day plan, to strengthen the metro’s finances, revitalise the economy, and prioritise service delivery. ActionSA’s spokesperson, Matthew George, says they welcome the progress in finally restoring the dignity of clean drinking water to […]

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Dr. Sam Nujoma

Ekandjo Hails Nujoma’s Economic Legacy

Former Minister Jerry Ekandjo says Namibia did not borrow from the IMF or World Bank during Sam Nujoma’s 15-year presidency. In an interview with Future Media's Angie Scholtz, he also called on the next government to revive Nujoma’s Ondangwa–Cape Fria railway project. ENG Jerry Ekandjo Sam

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Business / Economics

Windhoek And Vivo Energy Partner on Mix Settlement Sanitation Project

The City of Windhoek, in collaboration with Vivo Energy Namibia, has launched a N$600,000 project to build a sanitation hub in Windhoek’s Mix settlement. Reporting for NewsOnOne on One Africa TV, Ketemba Tjipepa states that the facility will feature six toilets and two water points, enhancing hygiene and clean water access for residents.

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Namibia

TransNamib denies corruption claims over locomotive deal

TransNamib has dismissed corruption allegations related to a N$2 billion deal for new locomotives. The state-owned railway company’s CEO, Desmond van Jaarsveld says the procurement process was handled by the Central Procurement Board, thus ensuring transparency. The company’s spokesperson, Abigail Raubenheimer defended its decision to standardise with General Electric locomotives for improved efficiency.

5 February, 2025 55

Business / Economics

European Union’s global gateway supports Namibia-Portugal deal

The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) and the Port Administration of Sines and Algarve, SA (Administracão dos Portos de Sines e do Algarve) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of sustainable, green, and digital logistics corridors. The agreement aims to strengthen trade, connectivity, and investment between Namibia and Portugal, leveraging the two countries' historical and economic ties. Namport CEO Andrew Kanime. Namport CEO, […]

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